By Escape Staff

Craig Lyons will perform his original songs at the Step Out and Walk to Fight Diabetes event Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to noon on the Bridgeport Park event stage.

Lyons is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Los Angeles who has released three self-recorded, self-produced solo albums. He gained notice in L.A.'s independent music scene with the release of his fourth album, "On Reflection."

Lyons music has been licensed by Universal Music, Fox TV, MTV, Tokyo TV, and heard on shows such as "So You Think You Can Dance" and "The Real World." He has been nominated for the LA Music Awards for two consecutive years and swept 2008's Star Music Awards, taking home top honors "Artist of the Year" and "Singer/Songwriter of the Year."

The Step Out and Walk to Fight Diabetes event will feature family-friendly fun with news anchorman and Honorary Chairman, Rick Chambers. Live entertainment, product sampling and other fun activities.

Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes, Saturday, Oct. 16, registration at 8 a.m., walk at 9 a.m., 23520 Bridgeport Lane, Valencia. For more information, visit www.diabetes.org .